Jacob Kiplimo
Coverage of Jacob Kiplimo in the Nexus archive.
- Robots beat humans in half marathon
A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Honor, won a half-marathon in Beijing, completing the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds—faster than the human world record. The robots operated autonomously, showcasing advancements in real-time decision-making and reliability for industrial applications.
- Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record
Humanoid robots set a new half-marathon record in Beijing, with Honor's robot completing the 13-mile race in 50 minutes 26 seconds, surpassing the human world record of 57 minutes 20 seconds set by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo. The robot's design, inspired by human athletes, featured long legs and a custom liquid-cooling system developed by Honor engineer Du Xiaodi.
- Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon
A Chinese-built humanoid robot developed by Honor broke the human half-marathon world record in Beijing, completing 21 kilometers in 50 minutes 26 seconds. The event highlighted China's advancements in robotics and AI, with robots navigating alongside human runners and showcasing autonomous navigation and cooling technologies.